N2397B - Temco GC-1B Aircraft Registration

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TEMCO GC-1B

Aircraft Description

N2397B is a Temco GC-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cochran Keith in Long Beach, CA. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N2397B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22D3E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2397B was last tracked by AviatorDB near Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2397B was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Globe GC-1 Swift was an innovative all-metal two-seat personal aircraft that epitomized post-World War II optimism in general aviation, featuring advanced design elements rare in civilian aircraft of its era. First flown in January 1945, it was a low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and butterfly doors, powered by either an 85-hp or 125-hp Continental horizontally opposed engine. The Swift could cruise at 120 mph with a gross weight of 1,570 to 1,710 pounds, featuring a notably wide 42-inch cockpit for two occupants. Manufactured by Globe Aircraft Corporation and later TEMCO, approximately 1,501 examples were produced between 1946 and 1951. AviatorDB tracks 129 Temco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is GC1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2397B. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
TEMCO
Model
GC-1B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
GC1GC-1 Swift
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
COCHRAN KEITH
Address
5314 E EBELL ST
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90808-1914
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50426476
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22D3E

Additional Details

Registration
N2397B
Serial Number
3697
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722462

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 19:25:16)
Airport
Latitude
33.889618
Longitude
-118.247083

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC